Jeri Goodman 1948-2012

GOODMAN SHEVER LUND

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/24/2012 at 11:02:23

Sioux City Journal
March 04, 2012

Jeri Goodman, 63, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, March 2, 2012, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, with the Rev. Randy Cormeny officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Anthon, Iowa, with military graveside honors provided by the American Legion Maple Valley Post No. 364 of Battle Creek. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the church. Armstrong Funeral Home of Mapleton and Danbury, Iowa, has been entrusted with the care of Jeri's funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.armstrongfuneral.com.

Born Aug. 8, 1948 in Ida Grove, Iowa, Jeri was the son of Clay and Marjorie (Shever) Lund. At the age of six, his father, Clay passed away. Marjorie later married Robert "Bob" Goodman, who adopted Jeri and his two brothers. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1966. Jeri attended Midland College before joining the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his country for three years.

On Dec. 13, 1980, Jeri was united in marriage to Mary Ellen "Boots" Fundermann. The couple made their home in Battle Creek. Jeri was a very proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

Jeri farmed with his dad and his brother Randy, was an independent trucker, worked for Nailor's Fertilizer and worked in many other trades. In 1984, Jeri started working for Midwest Industries in Ida Grove, where he retired after 26 years of service.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and a member of American Legion Post No. 364. Jeri enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, fishing, relaxing on his pontoon, "Crazy Mary," solving crosswords and sudoku puzzles.

Survivors include his wife Boots of 31 years; five children, Tyann Hupke and her special friend Lon Juelfs of Battle Creek, Sheri Schrank and her special friend Shannon Schiernbeck of Battle Creek, Tanjie Krayenhagen and her husband John of Battle Creek, Randi Goodman and her special friend Vernon Grylis of Des Moines, Iowa, and Jori Goodman of Battle Creek; six grandchildren, Amber Wilcox and her husband Tim, Dylan Hupke, Shonda Rogge and her husband Beau, Jatessa Schrank, Jatelyn Jessen and Jakinzi Krayenhagen; three great-grandchildren, Daylyn, Hailey and Breanne Wilcox; two brothers, Dennis and his wife Angie, and Randy and his wife Sheryl; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, John and Helen Fundermann; and a son-in-law, Monty Hupke.